Mental Health Coordinator 2 House Supervisor

The Mental Health Coordinator II (MHC II) is responsible to coordinate a variety of services including but not limited to individual finances activities program services positive behavioral support needs family involvement education/vocational programs health care/nutrition and household management.

What You Get to Do: 

• Staff scheduling.
• Assist with the supervisor in maintaining consistency in programming individual care and communication with staff and support team members.
• Carry out the responsibilities and duties of the behavioral support staff during all direct care shifts.
• Provide handson and/or verbal assistance encouragement mentoring and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort safety and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around getting in and out of bed dressing bathing personal hygiene and more.
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks games and social events.
• Work on tailored outcomes for individuals and work with behavioral guidance plans as needed per person served.
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress milestones and action steps.

Qualifications :

What We Look For:

• 18 years or older to work in residential adult programs and must be at least 21 years or older to work in child foster care homes.
• Must have good decision making communication and time management skills.
• Must be responsible reliable and able to carry out job functions without direct supervision.
• Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record as determined by Dungarvin policy. (Proof of valid DL is required).
• Current auto liability insurance.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Ability to perform personal cares.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED Certificate
• Three years experience in delivery of significant behavioral health services.  Must be able to demonstrate deescalation techniques conflict resolution positive support methods and personcentered approach.
• A minimum of oneyear of lead staff experience in residential services or a twoyear degree in a related field.
• Need the ability to understand and implement behavior support plans (BSP) treatment plans functional assessments individualized support plans (ISP) and personcentered plans.
• Must be physically fit and be able to stand squat bend or walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift 50lbs.

Skills Critical to Success:

• Ability to assess persons mental health status through interviews and observation. Follow plan of care deescalation techniques positive support role and crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively including the ability to read write and speak English clearly.
• Ability to assess situations and make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities.  Anticipate possible outcomes of actions and react accordingly.
• Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality services; ability to exchange support constructive criticism and ideas with others.
• Ability to effectively work one: one with individuals and within group settings.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks. Ability to selfmanage tasks effectively and communicate needs.
• Ability to maintain a positive professional and therapeutic rapport with individuals who struggle with significant behavioral or mental health concerns.

Must meet qualifications of an unlimited driver.  The definition of the driving requirement is:

Unlimited driving position defined as one that requires an employee to drive a motor vehicle as a part of her/his Dungarvin work including vehicles owned or leased by Dungarvin and/or to drive a vehicle in which a person served is transported.

Additional Information :

RETENTION BONUS:

The retention bonus is not applicable for current Dungarvin employees.

Hours Worked:
May be full or parttime; with a mixture of weekday and weekend hours. All persons in this position should be prepared to work weekends and holidays.

At Dungarvin diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Veterans encouraged to apply.

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12/10

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime